Getting Started
===============

Lab Components
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The following table lists the virtual appliances in the lab along with their
networks and credentials to use.

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   * - **System Name**
     - **Networks**
     - **Credentials**
   * - BIG-IP-01
     - Management: 10.1.1.6
     - admin / @gi1ity2022
   * - BIG-IP-02
     - Management: 10.1.1.7
     - admin / @gi1ity2022
   * - BIG-IP-03
     - Management: 10.1.1.8
     - admin / @gi1ity2022
   * - BIG-IQ-01
     - Management: 10.1.1.9
     - admin / @gi1ity2022

Starting the Lab
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In order to complete this lab, you will use the F5 Extension within VSCode, and you
will use a firefox browser. A jumphost should not be required to complete this lab.
In the instructions below, you'll find the necessary information to access
VSCode, Firefox, and the lab guide. 

**Exercise 1 - Launch VSCode and Firefox browser**

#. Click on the ``Deployment`` link in the upper left corner of the browser.

   .. image:: images/udf_deployment.png

#. Under ``Systems`` find the Ubuntu client and click ``Access``,
   then click ``VSCode``. VSCode will open in a new tab.

   .. image:: images/udf_systems.png

#. Under ``Systems`` find the Ubuntu client and click ``Access``,
   then click ``Firefox``. Firefox will open in a new tab. Yes, this is a
   browser in a browser.

   .. image:: images/udf_systems_02.png

#. Congratulations! You have now launched VSCode and Firefox and are ready
   to begin the lab!

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Using browser to connect to BIGIP UI
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When using Firefox to connect to the F5 appliances you will receive certificate
warnings as we are using self signed certs in this lab.

Bypass any security warning you may receive by clicking ``Advanced`` in the
browser, then clicking ``Accept the Risk and Continue``

.. image:: images/firefox_warnings.png